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Continue reading →: Passed OverHave you ever been passed over for something you wanted very much? If so, then you know the hurt that comes afterwards. The pain goes so deep it feels as though all the positive thinking in the world will not pull you out from the depths you are in. Perhaps…
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Continue reading →: Even Grapes get SqueezedAsk a grape what it feels like to get crushed, but not out loud or people will think you are crazy. The truth is, there are times when many of us have felt or will feel crushed beyond measure. No one likes the process. If the grape is gently squeezed, only…
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Continue reading →: The Kind that Doesn’t RewindRecently, I listened to a podcast that took me down memory lane. It has beenquite a few years, but I remember when watching a movie was a lot more workthan turning on a streaming device. No, I’m not talking about DVD rentalseither, which is still a thing. Go back even…
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Continue reading →: Don’t Lose Your WhistleI hope you realize that if comfort is your joy, the moment comfort leaves, you will no longer have joy. It doesn’t take much to become uncomfortable; it often happens in a moment’s notice. In a world that has news broadcasted 24/7, we have the luxury of repeatedly hearing how…
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Continue reading →: Good Riddance!Yesterday I reflected over the year 2020. It’s amazing how the year started off so well. I made many goals and for the first few months, I was able to achieve them daily. I was crushing it and it felt awesome. But then an unwelcome guest came onto the world…
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Continue reading →: Favorite Time of the YearI’ve often heard the phrase, “This is my favorite time of the year!” In fact, those words seem to come out of my own mouth every year starting with Thanksgiving and ending by year’s end. Many of us enjoy the time of family and gratitude extended during this month-long celebration.…
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Continue reading →: It’s almost Christmas already!Where does the time go? I used to think there was a large, black hole that sucked up all my time. For one reason or another, it just kept disappearing. “I don’t have time,” is one of the biggest lies we repeat to ourselves. We claim to be so busy,…
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Continue reading →: For You BrotherHey there Readers! Today I launched my first video on my new YouTube channel, which is called For You Brother. The name of this channel came with a purpose. For years I’ve dreamed of making videos and there have been many times I’ve toyed with the idea. Nothing ever happened…
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Continue reading →: Dream Not Yet ExploredWhen was the last time you got really excited about an idea and decided to share it with someone? Did it feel like you were trying to light a wet match? Not everyone will feel the same fire the way you do, if at all. Don’t put too much energy…
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Continue reading →: No Prize for Amateur CooksThroughout the years, I’ve had numerous experiences in the kitchen. No matter how much I actually cook, I still consider myself an amateur. Most of the sustenance in my adult life was prepared by someone else before I ever heated it up. Processed foods, whether packaged in the dry goods…
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Continue reading →: Muddy Good TimeAs teenagers, my best friend and I worked all summer long mowing lawns forextra cash. Unwisely, we spent all of it. One of our favorite things to do wasto go to a little restaurant in town. We ate there so often that I wouldventure to say we tried nearly everything…
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Continue reading →: Don’t Jump on Me!Recently, I came across a tiny gecko on the floor. If it had not moved, I would not have been aware of its presence. It was so small, barely over an inch long. I could hardly recognize it from some rubbage on the floor. I said hello little friend and…
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Continue reading →: Waiting for a Feeling? Part 3I previously told a story about my video store dream at ten years of age. The original store was long gone by the time I got my driver’s license. However, my friend and I went to another store, where I formed a new video store dream. It was no longer…



